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Raghav Chadha Updates: MP Says Raised Public Issues, Day After Rajya Sabha Demotion

A day after being removed as deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, party MP Raghav Chadha said he has been “silenced, not defeated,” asserting that his interventions in Parliament focused solely on public issues. Chadha was replaced by Ashok Mittal, with party leaders describing the move as a routine organisational

BJP releases list of 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Tensions escalated ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused parties like AIMIM and ISF of inciting unrest during a gherao incident in Malda district. She further alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress played a role in instigating the situation.The controversy follows an incident

Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience. Now there is only one way out of war

MELBOURNE, Apr 1 — Questions are mounting over the strategic direction of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, as analysts warn of a prolonged confrontation with no clear resolution in sight.Despite repeated claims of military success, both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have yet to clearly articulate the rationale behind initiating

Mild earthquake hits Nepal’s Mugu district

KATHMANDU, Apr 1 — A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck the remote Mugu district in western Nepal early Wednesday morning, officials confirmed. The tremor occurred at 2:22 am, with its epicentre located in Dhainakot, a mountainous area within Mugu District.According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake was of

Commercial LPG rate hiked by ₹195, jet fuel price doubled to ₹2 lakh

State-run oil marketing companies in India have announced a sharp increase in the prices of commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), reflecting ongoing global energy supply disruptions. The hike, implemented on Wednesday, impacts key sectors including hospitality and aviation The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹195.50, taking

Indian Boxers Eye Strong Start at Asian Championships Amid Packed Season

ULAANBAATAR, Mar 29 — Indian boxers will look to make an impressive start at the Asian Boxing Championships beginning Monday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as they gear up for a demanding international season ahead. The tournament marks the first major competition of the year for Indian pugilists, who are aiming not only for podium finishes but

Former Nepal Energy Minister Deepak Khadka Arrested in Money Laundering Case

KATHMANDU, Mar 29 — Nepal Police arrested former energy minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation, according to local media reports. Officials from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) took Khadka into custody earlier in the day. CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha confirmed the arrest, stating that

India Stands Alone Against China-Backed WTO Investment Pact

At the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Cameroon, India has emerged as the sole major opponent of a China-backed investment facilitation agreement after Türkiye withdrew its resistance in the final stages of negotiations. The proposed pact, supported by around 130 of the WTO’s 160 members, aims to streamline investment processes but has

Bengal Polls: Trend Shows Shift Towards Decisive Victories

KOLKATA, Mar 28: As West Bengal gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, past voting patterns indicate a clear shift from close contests to more decisive victories. Data from the 2016 and 2021 elections suggest that voters are increasingly delivering stronger mandates, reducing the number of tightly fought seats.In 2016, nearly 74 per cent of

Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli Arrested Over Gen Z Protest Crackdown

KATHMANDU, Mar 28: Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with last year’s crackdown on nationwide Gen Z-led protests, authorities confirmed. The arrest comes a day after the government led by Balendra Shah moved to implement recommendations from a probe commission investigating the unrest.Police said Oli, who also

Raghav Chadha Updates: MP Says Raised Public Issues, Day After Rajya Sabha Demotion

A day after being removed as deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, party MP Raghav Chadha said he has been “silenced, not defeated,” asserting that his interventions in Parliament focused solely on public issues. Chadha was replaced by Ashok Mittal, with party leaders describing the move as a routine organisational

BJP releases list of 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Tensions escalated ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused parties like AIMIM and ISF of inciting unrest during a gherao incident in Malda district. She further alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress played a role in instigating the situation.The controversy follows an incident

Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience. Now there is only one way out of war

MELBOURNE, Apr 1 — Questions are mounting over the strategic direction of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, as analysts warn of a prolonged confrontation with no clear resolution in sight.Despite repeated claims of military success, both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have yet to clearly articulate the rationale behind initiating

Mild earthquake hits Nepal’s Mugu district

KATHMANDU, Apr 1 — A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck the remote Mugu district in western Nepal early Wednesday morning, officials confirmed. The tremor occurred at 2:22 am, with its epicentre located in Dhainakot, a mountainous area within Mugu District.According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake was of

Commercial LPG rate hiked by ₹195, jet fuel price doubled to ₹2 lakh

State-run oil marketing companies in India have announced a sharp increase in the prices of commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), reflecting ongoing global energy supply disruptions. The hike, implemented on Wednesday, impacts key sectors including hospitality and aviation The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹195.50, taking

Indian Boxers Eye Strong Start at Asian Championships Amid Packed Season

ULAANBAATAR, Mar 29 — Indian boxers will look to make an impressive start at the Asian Boxing Championships beginning Monday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as they gear up for a demanding international season ahead. The tournament marks the first major competition of the year for Indian pugilists, who are aiming not only for podium finishes but

Former Nepal Energy Minister Deepak Khadka Arrested in Money Laundering Case

KATHMANDU, Mar 29 — Nepal Police arrested former energy minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation, according to local media reports. Officials from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) took Khadka into custody earlier in the day. CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha confirmed the arrest, stating that

India Stands Alone Against China-Backed WTO Investment Pact

At the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Cameroon, India has emerged as the sole major opponent of a China-backed investment facilitation agreement after Türkiye withdrew its resistance in the final stages of negotiations. The proposed pact, supported by around 130 of the WTO’s 160 members, aims to streamline investment processes but has

Bengal Polls: Trend Shows Shift Towards Decisive Victories

KOLKATA, Mar 28: As West Bengal gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, past voting patterns indicate a clear shift from close contests to more decisive victories. Data from the 2016 and 2021 elections suggest that voters are increasingly delivering stronger mandates, reducing the number of tightly fought seats.In 2016, nearly 74 per cent of

Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli Arrested Over Gen Z Protest Crackdown

KATHMANDU, Mar 28: Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with last year’s crackdown on nationwide Gen Z-led protests, authorities confirmed. The arrest comes a day after the government led by Balendra Shah moved to implement recommendations from a probe commission investigating the unrest.Police said Oli, who also